maternity fashion: dressing when pregnant

Posted on 25. Apr, 2010 by Princess Lasertron in baby, FAQ, outfit

Q: What is your advice for dressing well when pregnant? (Via Formspring)

A: Everyone I talk to who has had a baby recently says they miss little things about being pregnant. Although it’s becoming more and more challenging, I think what I’m really going to miss is dressing my body!

Here are some of the tips I would pass on to other moms-to-be:
…I felt most comfortable and fashionable in loose, comfortable jersey and cotton dresses, long tanks, tunics, and tees.
…The only real “maternity clothes” I ever bought were jeans, a white button-up shirt, a winter coat, and a “nice” dress. Everything else was just regular clothing.
…Invest in well-fitting tights and leggings because you can wear them with everything.
…Wear comfortable shoes when you’re at home so you can wear heels when you go out–I don’t have body image issues about being a short woman, but I think my calves and butt do look better when I’m not flat on my heels. Obviously, don’t do this if you can’t balance.
…Don’t hide the baby–I’d rather people see I was clearly pregnant than merely gaining weight.

…I got my “maternity formal” pieces in black jersey because I thought they’d provide a better foundation for accessories. I don’t normally wear black but during a time when my body is changing/leaking/growing/being gross so much I am glad I didn’t invest in something too expensive.
…I had also never been one to accessorize much, but the fun necklaces, purses, and big cuff bracelets really came out in the last few months.
…Those belly band things really came in handy early in pregnancy and let me wear my jeans for a longer time. (After I grew out of my jeans, I almost never wore maternity jeans.)

Do you have any suggestions to add?